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If you’re shopping for a new truck, you undoubtedly want to see what Ram and Ford have to offer. According to US News and World Report, the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 are the No. 1 and No. 2 full-size pickups in America. What’s not to love about these large, light-duty trucks? Each model comes in so many configurations that you can customize the build to suit your tastes. Compare the 2022 models of these popular trucks to help you decide which one is right for you.
Cost Estimate
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Ram 1500 is roughly $36,000 to $77,000, depending on the trim and add-ons. The MSRP for the Ford F-150 ranges from $30,000 to $76,000
Advantage: Ford F-150
Trim Options
The current-generation Ram 1500 debuted for the 2019 model year, though it continues to sell its previous generation full-size truck as the Ram 1500 Classic. The trim levels on the newest iteration include:
- Tradesman
- Tradesman HFE (High Fuel Efficiency)
- Big Horn (known as Lone Star in Texas)
- Laramie
- Rebel
- Limited Longhorn
- Limited
- TRX
The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer a regular cab, so you have to choose between an extended cab (with a 6-foot-4-inch cargo bed) and a crew cab (with a 5-foot-7-inch short bed).
The 2022 Ford F-150 trim levels include:
- XL
- XLT
- Lariat
- Tremor
- King Ranch
- Platinum
- Raptor
- Limited
Ford offers a complete range of cab styles—regular, extended, and crew—and three bed lengths from 5 feet 6 inches to 8 feet.
Advantage: Ford F-150
Comfort Comparison
The interior of the Ram 1500 is a clear step above most competitors. Premium materials give it a sumptuous feeling, and a coil-spring rear suspension creates better ride comfort than the F-150.
If you plan to use your truck as a mobile office, the F-150’s Work Surface option is a game changer. The ability to power-fold the transmission lever flat with the console and deploy a table from the center armrest makes it easy to use a medium-sized laptop on the go. But even with classy materials and quality build construction, Ford feels a step below the class-leading Ram.
Advantage: Ram 1500
Infotainment & Technology
The UConnect infotainment system inside the Ram 1500 is intuitive, responsive, and customizable.
- Standard features: 5-inch touch screen, six-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, USB ports
- Available features: 8.4-inch or 12-inch touch screen, multiple upgraded stereo choices, satellite radio, HD Radio, navigation, additional USB ports, wireless charging, Wi-Fi hotspot, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- Other standard technology features: Push-button start
- Other available technology features: Single- or dual-pane sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control
The F-150 comes standard with the SYNC 4 infotainment system, boasting sharp graphics and a straightforward menu structure.
- Standard features: 8-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, multiple USB ports, Wi-Fi hotspot, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- Available features: 12-inch touch screen, eight- or 18-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo system, satellite radio, HD Radio, navigation, wireless charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Other available technology features: 12-inch digital instrument cluster, moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, remote start
Advantage: Tie
Safety Overview
The Ram 1500 has the highest 5-star overall safety rating and offers the following advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) as standard or available options on one or more trims:
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic warning
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assistance
- Adaptive cruise control
The F-150 also has a 5-star safety rating. Plus, all 2022 F-150s come standard with Ford’s Co-Pilot360. Standard and available ADAS packages include:
- Blind spot warning
- Rear cross-traffic warning
- Forward collision warning
- Pedestrian detection
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assistance
- Traffic jam assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Evasive steering assistance
- Intersection turn assistance
Advantage: Ford F-150
Performance, Efficiency & Towing
Ram offers gas-fueled V6 and V8 engines, plus a diesel V6. The regular-strength engines range from 260 to 395 horsepower, while the supercharged V8 in the TRX trim pumps out an impressive 702 horsepower.
The diesel engine returns the best fuel economy at a combined 24 to 26 miles per gallon. The gas engines run about 17 to 23 combined mpg, and the supercharged V8 has the poorest fuel economy with a combined rating of 12 mpg. Properly equipped, Ram 1500s can tow up to 11,500 pounds with payload capacities of just under 2,000 pounds.
Ford has a wide range of V6 and V8 engines, with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and 5.0L V8 offering the best values. The diesel engine option has been discontinued for the 2022 F-150. Outputs for the V6 and V8 engines range from 290 to 430 horsepower.
Unsurprisingly, the hybrid F-150 leads in fuel efficiency at 24 to 25 combined mpg. The other engines and configurations range from 15 to 22 combined mpg. F-150s have tow ratings of up to 14,000 pounds and payload capacities of nearly 3,000 pounds.
Advantage: Tie
Visit V&H Auto Today
To get behind the wheel of these large, light-duty pickup trucks, visit V&H Auto in Marshfield, WI. Our Ram and Ford auto dealer has years of experience helping truck buyers find the right vehicle for their budget and lifestyle. We have an impressive lineup of new and used cars and trucks, so browse our online inventory, get pre-approved, or visit us today for a test drive.
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